ParentsOf4
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Bob Chapek comes from Consumer Products. I don't believe he has any Parks & Resorts experience.
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ford91exploder
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'Rules' notwithstanding the Oscars recently have favored politically correct 'art' films as well as films which at their core are anti-american, I am far from 'Murica right or wrong but if the members of the academy truly wish to live in a socialist worker's paradise I hear that Cuba, Myanmar and North Korea are looking for people to direct and produce propaganda films.
For me I want films that ENTERTAIN.
But it seems that one of SFO's more outspoken Talk Radio hosts is correct about these guys he calls them 'Red Diaper Doper Babies' and more and more I'm inclined to agree based on their actions.
ford91exploder
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WHISKEY-TANGO-FOXTROT - It's Paul Pressler all over again!!!!
ford91exploder
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It's all about the BRAND... the scary thing is this was probably NOT the worst fashion statement at the Oscars, no I did not watch them.
ParentsOf4
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Disney's official press release:
BURBANK, Calif.—Bob Chapek has been named Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Thomas O. Staggs, Chief Operating Officer, The Walt Disney Company.
A 22-year veteran of The Walt Disney Company, Mr. Chapek has served since 2011 as President of Disney Consumer Products, driving a technology-led transformation of the Company’s consumer products, retail and publishing operations. He assumes his new role effective immediately.
“Under Bob’s leadership, Consumer Products has seen great success, focusing on brands and a franchise-driven strategy while launching new products and retail experiences that combine technological innovation and creativity,” Mr. Iger said. “He is an experienced and versatile executive well-suited to lead Parks and Resorts into the future.”
As Chairman of Parks and Resorts, Mr. Chapek succeeds Mr. Staggs, who was named Disney’s Chief Operating Officer earlier this month. Mr. Chapek will report to both Mr. Iger and Mr. Staggs.
“Bob is stepping into this role at an incredibly dynamic and exciting time for our Parks and Resorts business,” Mr. Staggs said. “The ongoing construction of Shanghai Disney Resort as well as the new Avatar-themed land at Walt Disney World continues an era of unprecedented growth and historic expansion.”
“I am grateful for the many opportunities I have had during my years at Disney, and am thrilled to join the incredible Disney Parks organization,” Mr. Chapek said. “I look forward to working with the remarkably talented team dedicated to creating magical memories for millions of guests around the world.” A successor to Mr. Chapek at Disney Consumer Products will be named at a later date.
Prior to leading Disney Consumer Products, Mr. Chapek served as President of Distribution for The Walt Disney Studios from 2009 to 2011, and was responsible for overseeing the Studios' overall content distribution strategy across multiple platforms including theatrical exhibition, home entertainment, pay TV, digital entertainment and new media. He also served as President of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, where he spearheaded the successful “vault strategy” for the company’s iconic films and transformed the primary format of home entertainment from DVD to Blu-ray.
Before joining Disney in 1993, Mr. Chapek worked in brand management at H.J. Heinz Company and in advertising at J. Walter Thompson.
Mr. Chapek earned a B.S. in Microbiology at Indiana University Bloomington and an MBA from Michigan State University.
- See more at: http://thewaltdisneycompany.com/dis...disney-parks-and-resorts#sthash.ZwW0etca.dpuf
BURBANK, Calif.—Bob Chapek has been named Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Thomas O. Staggs, Chief Operating Officer, The Walt Disney Company.
A 22-year veteran of The Walt Disney Company, Mr. Chapek has served since 2011 as President of Disney Consumer Products, driving a technology-led transformation of the Company’s consumer products, retail and publishing operations. He assumes his new role effective immediately.
“Under Bob’s leadership, Consumer Products has seen great success, focusing on brands and a franchise-driven strategy while launching new products and retail experiences that combine technological innovation and creativity,” Mr. Iger said. “He is an experienced and versatile executive well-suited to lead Parks and Resorts into the future.”
As Chairman of Parks and Resorts, Mr. Chapek succeeds Mr. Staggs, who was named Disney’s Chief Operating Officer earlier this month. Mr. Chapek will report to both Mr. Iger and Mr. Staggs.
“Bob is stepping into this role at an incredibly dynamic and exciting time for our Parks and Resorts business,” Mr. Staggs said. “The ongoing construction of Shanghai Disney Resort as well as the new Avatar-themed land at Walt Disney World continues an era of unprecedented growth and historic expansion.”
“I am grateful for the many opportunities I have had during my years at Disney, and am thrilled to join the incredible Disney Parks organization,” Mr. Chapek said. “I look forward to working with the remarkably talented team dedicated to creating magical memories for millions of guests around the world.” A successor to Mr. Chapek at Disney Consumer Products will be named at a later date.
Prior to leading Disney Consumer Products, Mr. Chapek served as President of Distribution for The Walt Disney Studios from 2009 to 2011, and was responsible for overseeing the Studios' overall content distribution strategy across multiple platforms including theatrical exhibition, home entertainment, pay TV, digital entertainment and new media. He also served as President of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, where he spearheaded the successful “vault strategy” for the company’s iconic films and transformed the primary format of home entertainment from DVD to Blu-ray.
Before joining Disney in 1993, Mr. Chapek worked in brand management at H.J. Heinz Company and in advertising at J. Walter Thompson.
Mr. Chapek earned a B.S. in Microbiology at Indiana University Bloomington and an MBA from Michigan State University.
- See more at: http://thewaltdisneycompany.com/dis...disney-parks-and-resorts#sthash.ZwW0etca.dpuf
ford91exploder
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ParentsOf4
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What's particularly disconcerting is that a quick search for "Chapek" on wdwmagic.com shows exactly one match prior to 30 minutes ago.The only comment that can be madewhat was Bob smoking when he made this decision.
Looks to be a case of "any good manager can manage anything".
the.dreamfinder
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Bob... just stop trying to be cool.
https://twitter.com/lbtreiman/status/569943058449436672
https://twitter.com/lbtreiman/status/569943058449436672
ParentsOf4
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It appears Iger has been looking at the same financial data I have. Parks & Resorts merchandise sales have been falling behind ticket sales for several years so they decided to put someone from Consumer Products in charge in order to sell more plush [fill in the blank] at the theme parks.
We can see where Iger's priorities are.
Seriously though, I know almost nothing about Chapek. (I just had to add him to my dictionary.) In hindsight, I can see how the move makes sense from Iger's perspective.
We can see where Iger's priorities are.
Seriously though, I know almost nothing about Chapek. (I just had to add him to my dictionary.
) In hindsight, I can see how the move makes sense from Iger's perspective.
TalkingHead
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Just, stop.
P.S. Many people found Interstellar boring, tedious, visually uninspired, and poorly written. That might have something to do with why it wasn't nominated for Best Picture.
PhotoDave219
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It appears Iger has been looking at the same financial data I have. Parks & Resorts merchandise sales have been falling behind ticket sales for several years so they decided to put someone from Consumer Products in charge in order to sell more plush [fill in the blank] at the theme parks.
We can see where Iger's priorities are.
Seriously though, I know almost nothing about Chapek. (I just had to add him to my dictionary.
Well to be fair, the quality of the merchandise is gone downhill substantially. It's not what it was 10 years ago. And it took them exactly how long to cash in on the haunted mansion merchandise?
It's not like you can buy a Mickey waffle maker anymore either.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
What's particularly disconcerting is that a quick search for "Chapek" on wdwmagic.com shows exactly one match prior to 30 minutes ago.
Looks to be a case of "any good manager can manage anything".
And we all know how that plays out in the end simply suffix the statement with " into the ground'
flynnibus
Premium Member
someone's writer sure gets paid by the buzzword....
how predictable and formula-tic of a message... from what is supposed to be a world leader in creative entertainment.
Looks like another decade of more of the same... new CEO can't get here quick enough.
ford91exploder
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The Hurt Locker is a perfect example of a anti-american film hated at the Boxoffice but beloved by the so called academy.
Gravity was worthy of best picture NOT!, Interstellar on the other hand the math used to describe the event horizon and associated gravitational lensing is leading to Nobel level science work. Which should have been worthy of some technical awards. But no it does not fit the 'evil white american' narrative so popular in Hollyweird.
ford91exploder
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That was INEXCUSABLE, For many Joan was the face of the Oscars
the.dreamfinder
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Fella in the comments on Deadline's post on Chapek is dead on.
bhg469
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That is probably true.My guess is because she insulted the wrong person with thin skin.
GiveMeTheMusic
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Oh geez.